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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,647.98, 413,597.61 and 172,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,647.98, 413,597.61 and 172,364.58 is: 237,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,647.98 : 413,597.61 = 172,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,647.98/413,597.61 = 172,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,647.98x = 413,597.61 × 172,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,647.98x = 71,289,578,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,289,578,336.65/299,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,911.09

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